Strikeforce announces deal with Canada's Super Channel, "Evolution" airs Dec. 19
Canadian fight fans can now watch more top-level MMA events following today's announcement of a deal between Strikeforce/Showtime and Super Channel.
Super Channel, Canada's only premium ("pay") channel, is actually a collection of six channels (four standard definition and two high-definition) that features a variety of programming.
The deal means Canadian fans will be able to watch the Showtime Sports' production of "Strikeforce: Evolution," which takes place Dec. 19 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.
The event features Cung Le vs. Scott Smith and a lightweight title unification bout of champion Josh Thomson vs. interim champ Gilbert Melendez. Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, Matt Lindland, Robbie Lawler and "King" Mo Lawal are also on the card.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"Canadian fans have consistently shown a deep appreciation for MMA, so to have the opportunity to bring live Strikeforce action to this market on a regular basis on an outstanding, high-definition platform like Super Channel is very exciting," Strikeforce Founder and CEO Scott Coker stated.
The Dec. 19 Super Channel broadcast of "Strikeforce: Evolution" begins at 10 p.m. ET. (The event airs in the U.S. on Showtime at 10 p.m. ET.)
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